It really doesn't get better than this one so I probably shouldn't have started with it!

I may actually read this blog too often as it's more interesting than Facebook. Seth has a way of writing one-liners that you and your students, no matter who they are, will enjoy discussing. I use him with secretaries, IT students and with bank board members.

Sometimes he's spot-on, many times he's very controversial, he goes totally against the mainstream and it's always a challenging, interesting read.

His books are great too, by the way, and I've had students reading parts of them.

If you're teaching students who have to give presentations, are interested in marketing or selling products then this is an amazing resource of topical, timely written, beautiful stories along with handy tips for making their presentations look professional and modern.

Quirky stories. You can't always take these in as they are written to your classes but whenever you find a good one, you'll have your business English students laughing their heads off, nodding in sympathy or frowning in disapproval.

Mike Shedlock is not an economist by profession (he's an investment advisor) however his blog is full of economic observations and analyses on the ideas, projections, figures provided by the media, 'so-called' experts and government officials.

Great materials/ideas suitable for bankers and financial experts. As to whether or not he's right is for them to say. You can just sit back, lap it up and get them to explain to you, the jargon.

Here's another blog which is best used for getting a tip or smart idea.

Recently I found a posting on patterns with a youtube video of 36 songs in 4 chords; took the video in with me but simply wrote the concept of the posting on the board : you don't have to reinvent the wheel. Then, dogme style, asked my students to think up the patterns that successful businesses all have in common. (The post which inspired that lesson here).

#8 - Dumb Little Manhttp://www.dumblittleman.com/
Just about any topic under the sun. Often funny. Some greats include 40+ tips for improving your grammar (with lots of links, makes a good post-task activity) and 10 ways to make your boss think you're brilliant and indispensable. Time management tips, issues in the workplace, business, entrepreneurship, web2.0... and more.

UPDATE May 2010

#9 - Mashablehttp://mashable.com
A must follow if you're teaching adult Business English students: filled with short bursts of genius, offering advise on social media, how-to guides, entrepreneurship; the latest developments in technology, news on major corporations; PR and advertising tips.

Thanks very much Anne, The TED blog is an excellent suggestion especially as is linked to videos which teachers can take in to class or send students on to. Even just using five minutes of a real speech /presentation made by CEOs, professors and learned authors is stimulating authentic listening practice. Ta again!K

You've compiled an impressive, wide-ranging collection of provocative and informative blogs for your Business English students.

Perhaps my choice will seem too mainstream, but Marketplace, the leading business show on American public radio, remains an excellent source of information. On their very deep website (marketplace.publicradio.org), you will find blogs on sustainability issues, personal finance, and corporate ethics. Check outhttp://marketplace.publicradio.org/community/blogs/

And I have to join you and Anne in praising the TED blog for sharing a true 21st century perspective on our ever changing world.

A lovely list of sites Karenne - thank you!I have one to add too that's based in Australia:http://www.anecdote.com.au/index.phpBasically they tell stories... enjoyable stories that can inspire insight, awarenes and change.Very warm wishes,Vicki